OR Circulator - Medical Assistant

Mia Aesthetics Services•Lewisville, TX

16h

About The Position

The Operating Room (OR) Circulator provides direct and indirect patient care in the operating room and is accountable for documenting all components of medical care delivered in the perioperative and outpatient environment. The role prepares surgery suites, supports surgical procedures, monitors supplies and equipment, collaborates with surgical and clinical team members, and helps maintain safe, clean, and sanitary operating rooms. The OR Circulator also follows HIPAA policies and completes required training, unit-specific requirements, and meetings.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Minimum of 1 year of related experience.
Medical Assistant certification or registration, depending on state; some states require an RN.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills across various audiences.
Superior listening skills and ability to quickly comprehend instructions in emergency situations.
Ability to synthesize patient data and implement an appropriate action plan.
Excellent manual dexterity.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare surgery suites by gathering, organizing, and preparing surgical supplies and equipment for procedures.
Monitor inventory of surgical supplies and equipment and notify appropriate individuals when supplies are needed.
Operate medical equipment and perform technical skills according to established policies and standards of care; seek timely assistance as appropriate.
Restock surgery suites with appropriate supplies after procedures have ended for the day.
Collaborate with surgical and clinical team members to develop coordinated outcomes and interventions related to patient progress and care.
Accurately and concisely record intraoperative information in each patient's medical chart.
Maintain operating rooms in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner at all times.
Follow established HIPAA policies and procedures.
Take responsibility for attendance and timely completion of mandatory training programs, unit-specific requirements such as BLS, and unit meetings.